Usage of the powder metallurgy method for fabrication of titanium implant alloy

In the paper research of the new implant titanium alloy obtained by powder metallurgy method were presented. The Ti15Mo2,8Nb alloy was fabricated from pure alloying component powders. The structure was observed by scanning electron microscope and analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The effect of grinding time of mixtures as well as the size of titanium powder grain on compatibility, compression strength and yield point of sintered alloys was analysed. It was found that grain size has a significant effect on strength properties of the alloy. However, the prolonging of grinding time caused deterioration of compatibility as well as mechanical properties of sinter

Usage of the powder metallurgy method for fabrication of titanium implant alloy

In the paper research of the new implant titanium alloy obtained by powder metallurgy method were presented. The Ti15Mo2,8Nb alloy was fabricated from pure alloying component powders. The structure was observed by scanning electron microscope and analyzed by X-ray diffraction. The effect of grinding time of mixtures as well as the size of titanium powder grain on compatibility, compression strength and yield point of sintered alloys was analysed. It was found that grain size has a significant effect on strength properties of the alloy. However, the prolonging of grinding time caused deterioration of compatibility as well as mechanical properties of sinter

Latent Factor Modeling of Four Schizotypy Dimensions with Theory of Mind and Empathy

Preliminary evidence suggests that theory of mind and empathy relate differentially to factors of schizotypy. The current study assessed 686 undergraduate students and used structural equation modeling to examine links between a four-factor model of schizotypy with performance on measures of theory of mind (Reading the Mind in the Eyes Test [MIE]) and empathy (Interpersonal Reactivity Index [IRI]). Schizotypy was assessed using three self-report measures which were simultaneously entered into the model. Results revealed that the Negative factor of schizotypy showed a negative relationship with the Empathy factor, which was primarily driven by the Empathic Concern subscale of the IRI and the No Close Friends and Constricted Affect subscales of the Schizotypal Personality Questionnaire. These findings are consistent with a growing body of literature suggesting a relatively specific relationship between negative schizotypy and empathy, and are consistent with several previous studies that found no relationship between MIE performance and schizotypy

Antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals: results from the second point prevalence survey (PPS) of healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use, 2016 to 2017

Antimicrobial agents used to treat infections are life-saving. Overuse may result in more frequent adverse effects and emergence of multidrug-resistant microorganisms. In 2016-17, we performed the second point-prevalence survey (PPS) of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals. We included 1,209 hospitals and 310,755 patients in 28 of 31 European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries. The weighted prevalence of antimicrobial use in the EU/EEA was 30.5% (95% CI: 29.2-31.9%). The most common indication for prescribing antimicrobials was treatment of a community-acquired infection, followed by treatment of HAI and surgical prophylaxis. Over half (54.2%) of antimicrobials for surgical prophylaxis were prescribed for more than 1 day. The most common infections treated by antimicrobials were respiratory tract infections and the most commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents were penicillins with beta-lactamase inhibitors. There was wide variation of patients on antimicrobials, in the selection of antimicrobial agents and in antimicrobial stewardship resources and activities across the participating countries. The results of the PPS provide detailed information on antimicrobial use in European acute care hospitals, enable comparisons between countries and hospitals, and highlight key areas for national and European action that will support efforts towards prudent use of antimicrobials

Attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life-years caused by infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the EU and the European Economic Area in 2015: a population-level modelling analysis

Background: Infections due to antibiotic-resistant bacteria are threatening modern health care. However, estimating their incidence, complications, and attributable mortality is challenging. We aimed to estimate the burden of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria of public health concern in countries of the EU and European Economic Area (EEA) in 2015, measured in number of cases, attributable deaths, and disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). Methods: We estimated the incidence of infections with 16 antibiotic resistance–bacterium combinations from European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net) 2015 data that was country-corrected for population coverage. We multiplied the number of bloodstream infections (BSIs) by a conversion factor derived from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control point prevalence survey of health-care-associated infections in European acute care hospitals in 2011–12 to estimate the number of non-BSIs. We developed disease outcome models for five types of infection on the basis of systematic reviews of the literature. Findings: From EARS-Net data collected between Jan 1, 2015, and Dec 31, 2015, we estimated 671 689 (95% uncertainty interval [UI] 583 148–763 966) infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria, of which 63·5% (426 277 of 671 689) were associated with health care. These infections accounted for an estimated 33 110 (28 480–38 430) attributable deaths and 874 541 (768 837–989 068) DALYs. The burden for the EU and EEA was highest in infants (aged <1 year) and people aged 65 years or older, had increased since 2007, and was highest in Italy and Greece. Interpretation: Our results present the health burden of five types of infection with antibiotic-resistant bacteria expressed, for the first time, in DALYs. The estimated burden of infections with antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the EU and EEA is substantial compared with that of other infectious diseases, and has increased since 2007. Our burden estimates provide useful information for public health decision-makers prioritising interventions for infectious diseases

Application of complex game-tree structures for the Hsu graph in the analysis of automatic transmission gearboxes

In the article was discussed the possibility of structures and information systems complex game trees for the analysis of automatic gearboxes. The purpose of modelling an automatic gearbox with graphs can be versatile, namely: determining the transmission ratio of individual gears, analysing the speed and acceleration of individual rotating elements. In a further step, logic tree-decision methods can be used to analyse functional schemes of selected transmission gears. Instead, for graphs that are models of transmission, parametrically acting tree structures can be used. This allows for the generalization and extension of the algorithmic approach, furthermore in the future it will allow further analyses and syntheses, such as checking the isomorphism of the proposed solutions, determining the validity of construction and / or operating parameters of the analysed gears. The game tree structure describes a space of possible solutions in order to find optimum objective functions. There is the connection with other graphical structures which can be graphs in another sense, or even decision trees with node and/or branch coding

Comparison of physical activity and favourite ways of spending free time in preschool girls and boys from the Mazowsze region

Celem niniejszej pracy było porównanie aktywności fizycznej dziewczynek i chłopców w wieku przedszkolnym z województwa mazowieckiego oraz ich ulubionych form spędzania czasu wolnego. Badaniami ankietowymi dotyczącymi aktywności fizycznej objęto 131 dzieci w wieku od 3 do 7 lat. Rodzice dzieci wypełnili ankietę dotyczącą aktywności fizycznej dzieci i ich ulubionych form spędzania czasu wolnego, jak również informacji ogólnych o dzieciach i ich rodzinach. Stwierdzono statystycznie istotny wpływ płci na masę urodzeniową dziecka, uczęszczanie na karate poza przedszkolem oraz na jazdę na rowerze, grę w piłkę i zabawę z psem jako ulubione formy spędzania czasu wolnego podczas ładnej pogody, a także na spędzanie czasu wolnego przed komputerem i zabawę lalkami jako ulubione zajęcia podczas deszczowej pogody. Płeć miała niewielki wpływ na aktywność fizyczną badanych dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym, jednak istotnie zróżnicowała ich ulubione formy spędzania czasu wolnego. Aktywność fizyczna zarówno badanych dziewczynek, jak i chłopców, była niska, podobnie jak u ich rówieśników wcześniej badanych.The aim of this study was to compare physical activity of preschool girls and boys from the Mazowsze region and their favourite ways of spending free time. The studied population included 131 children aged 3 to 7 years. Parents filled in questionnaires about their children’s physical activity and favourite ways of spending free time, as well as about general information on the children and their families. Gender had statistically significant influence on the children’s birth weight, attending karate outside the preschool and on riding a bicycle, playing with a ball and playing with a dog as favourite ways of spending free time during sunny weather, as well as playing on a computer and playing with dolls as favourite ways of spending free time during rainy weather. Gender had little influence on the studied preschoolers’ physical activity. However, favourite ways of spending free time turned out to be significantly different according to gender. Physical activity level in both girls and boys was low, similarly to their peers from the previous studies